How do you keep quinoa burgers from falling apart?

Adding an egg, breadcrumbs, and tomato paste to your quinoa burger recipe will help to bind the ingredients and ensure your burger patties stay together while cooking.

Can you make them ahead?

You can form the patties ahead of time and store them in an airtight container, in a single layer, in the fridge for up to 3 days before cooking. You can also pre-cook quinoa burgers and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

How many calories are in a veggie quinoa burger?

One black bean quinoa veggie burger patty contains 223 calories.

How much protein is in a quinoa burger?

One quinoa burger patty contains 12 grams of protein.

Quinoa Burgers

Author: Stephanie Kay

These black bean quinoa burgers are full of fiber and plant-based protein. They can be served on a burger bun or as a topping to your favorite salad.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 burger patties 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, raw
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, cracked
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the quinoa to cool slightly before making the burgers. (If using leftover or pre-cooked quinoa, you can skip this step and see adaptation instructions in the Notes section below.)
Drain and rinse the black beans in a fine mesh colander, then shake them well to remove as much excess water as possible.
In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans and, using a fork or a potato masher, mash the black beans into a paste until no beans are fully intact. (Optional: Instead of mashing the beans in a bowl, you can add them to a food processor and pulse them until a paste forms.)
In the bowl with the mashed black beans, add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Then, using a spoon or your hand, mix the ingredients until well incorporated.
Once mixed, divide and shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
In a large pan on medium heat, warm the olive oil, then add the burger patties and cook for 4 minutes per side until lightly crisp and golden brown.
Once cooked, remove the burger patties from the pan and serve on a whole wheat or brioche bun with toppings of your choice.
Any leftover quinoa burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

To Use Pre-Cooked or Leftover Quinoa: Skip step #1 and use 1 ½ cups of cooked quinoa in step #4.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 223 calories
Sugar: 1 gram
Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 37 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Protein: 12 grams

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